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Folk Art Furniture

FOLK ART STYLE

Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.

Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.

Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Folk Art
Period: Mid-20th Century
Pillow Case Made from a Mid 20th C. Anatolian , Turkish Neutral Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Amish Quilt ( 3 7 x 3 9 - 109 x 114 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Amish Quilt ( 3' 7'' x 3' 9'' - 109 x 114 )
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pillowcase made from a mid 20th C. Indian Embroidery.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert . Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Folk Art Bottle Cap Snake
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A whimsical and surprisingly decorative Snake constructed of dozens of colorful bottle caps pierced and strung on a length of strong metal wire allowing twists and turns into many co...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Metal, Iron

Set of 5 Framed Seaweed Specimens
Located in Hastings, GB
Wonderful framed set of 5 seaweed specimens, all pressed behind miniature glass frames. Dimensions are 18 cm x 13 cm, 18 cm x 13 cm, 18 cm x 12 cm, 18.5 cm x 13.5 cm, 19 cm x 14...
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Glass

Early Stone Tiki Garden Statue on Base
By Tiki
Located in Ferndale, MI
Unique two piece garden statue. Tiki style form sits in stand. Most likely cast cement.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

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Cement

Large Antique Ceramic Plate Blue and White Dutch Boch Delft Charger 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Antique Ceramic Plate Blue and White Dutch Boch Delft Charger 1940s. Stunning Boch Delfts blue and white plate in very good condition. Beau...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Wabi Sabi Style Dining Chair in Patinated Elm Wood, Mid-Century, Italy
Located in Odense, DK
A striking solo Alpine-style dining chair, crafted in mid-century Northern Italy or Switzerland, characterized by its distinctive carved splat back and robust construction. This vers...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Elm

1930 s American Handwoven Tall Market Basket
Located in Red Lion, PA
This charming 1930s American handwoven tall market basket is a beautiful example of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Woven from natural splint materials and framed with firm bentwoo...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

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Bentwood

Vintage Mexican Carved Wood Sculpture Polychrome Bookends Siesta Folk Art 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A pair of vintage 1950s North American Mexican handmade polychrome painted wood "Mexican Siesta bookends". Beautiful, colorful design and a great example of Mexican Folk Art male and female wood sculpture book ends, Circa 1950s. The set is hand-carved from wood and depicts a sleeping Mexican peasant...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

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Wood

Antique Ottoman Turkish Pillow Case, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It was made from a pair of shalvars / panatloons that were popular at the time in Western Anatolia. It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metallic Thread

Tromp l Œil Surrealist-Style Folk Art Settee Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
Surrealist-Style textile settee with a folk art frame in original green paint. We've added a vintage textile in a rope print that gives it a one-of-a-kind look that we absolutely lo...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood

Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”, a cylindrical woven container with a deep lid and shallow interior tray, all covered in layers of red black and...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is recommended Anatolian Rustic block printed textiles...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Vintage German Christmas Tree Stand Iron Folk Art .
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hugh Christmas tree stand made of iron. The stand is decorated with three large hands painted Santa Claus. The Santa Claus is decorated on both si...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of 5 Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Horse Toys, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 5 handpainted Swedish wooden traditional Dala horse toy. Designed by Nils Olsson in Sweden, circa 1960. Materials: Wood In original condition, with...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants A Bavarian Charivari from the middle of the 20th century. A beautiful piece of historical Bavarian folk ...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hand Painted Rocking Horse
Located in New York, NY
Vintage hand painted carved horse.
Category

1940s Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pillowcase made from a Mid 20th C. English Crewel work embroidery
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert . Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Set of Five Small American Folk Art Fish Decoys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of five Folk Art fish decoys composed of painted tinned iron sheet metal or aluminum fins and tails and carved wooden weighted lead bodies, some with ...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Lead

Bernard Steffen "Persian Panorama" Tri-Fold Wood Screen, Bernard Steffen Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
"Persian Panorama" Folkart, tri-fold screen or room divider serigraphed by Bernard Steffen, designed by Georg Jensen, Denmark, Limited production. Numb...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Göran Malmvall Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 7
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 7 classic, minimal and elegant lightweight comfortable pinewood chairs from Sweden around 1950. These are massive pine that shows a nice warm colour. They were completely restored. _________________________________________________________ Swedish art refers to the visual arts produced in Sweden or by Swedish artists. Sweden has existed as a country for over 1,000 years, and for times before this, as well as many subsequent periods, Swedish art is usually considered as part of the wider Nordic art of Scandinavia. It has, especially since about 1100, been strongly influenced by wider trends in European art. After World War II, the influence of the United States strengthened substantially. Due to generous art subsidies, contemporary Swedish art has a big production per capita...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Pair of Large Kuda Lumping Ceremonial Horses from Java
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning and ornate pair of circa 1950 Kuda Lumping painted ceremonial horses, hand crafted these enormous horses have been used for over a century in the Javanese Kuda Lumping dan...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Seagrass

Oceanian Mask made of Vegetal Fibers
Located in Miami, FL
Ceremonial Oceanian Mask made of Vegetal fibers covered with colored clay in certain parts probably used for ceremonial events . The organic and strange shape is well known in these ...
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1950s New Zealand Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique Vintage Spun Cotton Stork Bird Christmas Ornament Germany 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare Wire and Cotton Christmas Ornament A rare and charming antique Christmas ornament crafted from delicately formed wire and cotton, showcasing early holiday decoration techniques...
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1930s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wire

A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A seashell lamp, assembled from two real mother-of-pearl shells and electrified. A piece of French folk art from the 1960s. perfect condition. Can be US wired on request.
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1960s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Shell

Japanese Tall Bamboo Ikebana Basket with Tinted Handle, Suruga Sensuji Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bamboo Ikebana basket features tall cylindrical shape with prominent rounded handle. The basket is woven of thin round bamboo strips that are secured with burned or tinted b...
Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 2" x 3' 1"
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
$900 Sale Price
20% Off
Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand carved and painted mint green fish souvenir spool from Nantucket Island (ca. 1940s, MA, USA). The fishing twine is connected to a small metal hook affixed to the fish's mouth. Warm patina / good age commensurate with history (small spots of wood / paint loss along with crazing). Small but impressive vintage fishing collectible...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Stone

Japanese Okimono Bronze Figure of a Rat 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Japanese Okimono Bronze Figure of a Rat. DIMENSIONS: Height: 6.25 in Width: 4.25 in Depth: 3.5 in. Hand made in Japan circa 1950s. A large heavy vintage bronze statue of a rat made i...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Folk Art Watercolor Painting - Unsigned - Canada - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage folk art watercolor landscape painting on paper - unsigned - unframed - Canada - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs - ready to ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paint, Paper

Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique African bronze bracelet currency bangle Tribal art. High quality bronze currency bracelet from west Africa. Traditionally used in monetary fu...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Bronze

This pillow case made from a mid 20th C. Indian Embroidery.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert . Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean is recommended.
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

West Germany Mercury Glass Large 4" Silver Grape Bunch Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful large mercury glass hand blown Christmas ornament in the shape of a bunch of grapes. The grapes are silver in color with a leaf on each side that has a sugary fin...
Category

1950s German Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Mercury Glass

Collection of Three Carnival Shooting Gallery Target Knockover Birds
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nice collection of three carnival midway knockover shooting gallery targets. Nice chunky pieces. Great original layers of white paint surface.
Category

1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Iron

Three Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Leaves, One Angel Wing and Two Holly Leaves
Located in Doraville, GA
Three vintage solid brass leaves, manufactured in Waynesboro, Virginia by Virginia MetalCrafters. The leaves were designed by Oskar Hansen, are hand made, hand finished and of the hi...
Category

1960s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Brass

Folk Art Animal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful art glass animal sculpture, Folk Art design, circa mid-20th century. Sculpture is hand-blown art glass of farm animals, from base to top, a horse, dog, cat, and rooster. ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Set of 4 snuff bottles, glass, mid-century, tobacco, Bavarian forest, Germany
Located in Wien, AT
Set of four glass snuff bottles, very rare from the 1960s/70s, made of one of the glassworks - probably Joska Kristall, in the Bohemian Forest, Germany. These are collection items t...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

1930s Amish Wool Doll Quilt in Plexy Frame in a Zig Zag Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very interesting pattern wool doll quilt. It has the zigzag pattern or streak of lighting within a black and grey one patch through out. The entire quilt is made from the s...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Other

Mexican Vintage Ken Edwards Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Quail Bird
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic quail bird form Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican hand made and hand painted TONALA Art Pottery. Deco...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Pottery

1930s Red, White and Blue Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s red, white and blue doll quilt in mint condition and wonderful geometries.
Category

1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Baby L" Speedboat by Lindstrom Toy Co., American Circa 1933
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage toy speed boat manufactured by the Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport Connecticut, circa 1933 or earlier; the Lindstrom company having been founded in 1913, made quality tin...
Category

1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Tin

Pillowcase Made from a Rustic Vintage Anatolian Cotton Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an Insert Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning only.
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Rare Amish Bars Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920-1930 s bars doll quilt with corner blocks in very good condition.Machine quilted pieced & quilted.Published on page 30 in "Amish Doll Quilts " by...
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1930s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Rare Amish Bars Doll Quilt
Rare Amish Bars Doll Quilt
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Pillow Cover Warrior and Horses, 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1950s Burmese Kalaga Tapestry pillow warrior and horses. Elaborately detailed vintage Burmese Kalaga tapestry made into a pillow cover...
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Hand Painted British Motorcycle Shop Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage graphic Motorcycles sales and service sign. Great hand-painted lettering. Wood with original paint surface. Found in the northeastern United States. Fun Americana with a Brit...
Category

1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

20Thc Dog Oil Painting ( French Bull Dog )in a Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine English oil painting is a French Bull Dog sitting on an antique chair.It retains a vintage walnut frame.
Category

Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paint

"Saint George slaying the dragon" by Raymond Vaillant
By Raymond Vaillant
Located in Paris, FR
This sculpture by Breton sculpter Raymond Vaillant depicts the famed Saint George slaying the dragon, thereby demolishing an evil force that ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Granite

Vintage Charivari Pendant with Hunting Trophies, Bavaria ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Charivari Pendant with Hunting Trophies, Bavaria ca. 1950s A Bavarian Charivari from the middle of the 20th century. This finely crafted antique Charivari pendant features a...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

20Thc Canadian Goose Copper Weather Vane on Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Copper & brass flying geese weather vane.This Canadian goose weather vane is a latter version of the 19thc weather vane.
Category

1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Copper

Moura Chabor Folk Art Paintings circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gouache on paper folk art paintings by Moura Chabor (French, 1905 - 1995). The larger painting measures 15"H x 53"W x 2"D framed. The smaller painting mea...
Category

1940s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Bali Hindu Textile Framed Kamasan Painting, Indonesia C. 1940
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This captivating Balinese Kamasan textile painting showcases the distinctive style rooted in the classical Wayang tradition, unfolding a mythic tableau rich with symbolism and storyt...
Category

1950s Balinese Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Paint

Vintage Santon de Provence French Clay Doll Figurine Old Woman Holding Clay Pot
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly collectible and fascinating figurine represents the santon of Provence. The santon is made of terra-cotta (head, body, legs, forearms, hands, feet,). The base is made of wood. The arms are connected to the body and allow articulation (simultaneously lift both arms) Traditional dress of lovely provincial fabrics and delicate lace representing french Provence. Series of French santons...
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1930s French Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Clay, Fabric, Wood

Vintage Charcoal Rubbing of Thai Musicians
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Thai Temple charcoal rubbing. Hand crafted temple scenes at the Wat Pho temple located in Phra Nakhon district in Bangkok Thailand...
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Paper

Moss Covered Garden Bench
Located in Hastings, GB
Probably the mossiest bench you will ever set eyes upon, dating to the 1950's this wooden bench has been left to let nature do its work and the result is stunning, it is covered on e...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pink and Purple Sea Shell Encrusted Hinged Box with Purple Velvet Interior
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elevate your space with this exceptionally rare vintage seashell box, a true testament to artisanal craftsmanship and natural beauty. Adorned with a curated arrangement of hand-selected seashells in soft lavenders, rose-pinks, creams, and ivory, this one-of-a-kind coastal treasure box evokes the romance of old-world seaside glamour. Likely crafted in the mid-20th century, this shell-encrusted jewelry box features a charming domed lid and intricate shell mosaic work—making it a standout addition to any vintage coastal decor, cottagecore aesthetic, or grandmillennial interior. Whether styled on a vanity, nestled into a bookshelf, or offered as a luxurious gift, this box blends nostalgia with natural elegance. Key Features: Authentic vintage seashell trinket box, circa 1950s–1970s Completely handmade using real seashells, no two alike Gorgeous palette of pastel shells: mauve, blush, ivory, taupe Functional hinged lid and purple velvet-lined interior Ideal for jewelry storage, keepsakes, or as an heirloom gift Excellent vintage condition with rich patina and natural wear Styling Ideas: Style atop a Louis XV bombe chest...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Shell

Mexican Parachico Mask with Montera
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this original and authentic Mexican Parachico mask. The mask is hand-carved from wood, and the montera is entirely handmade using natural yute cords. A striking ...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pillowcase Made from a Rustic Vintage Anatolian Cotton Weaving
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an Insert Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning only.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Set of Three Vintage Trench Art Bullet Casing Paperweights and Flint Lighter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of three trench art figurines composed of gutted shell casings mounted to bases. Two are decorative paperweights supported by round, wooden, platform bases, while the thir...
Category

1950s American Vintage Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal

Whimsical Animal Human Figurative Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind whimsical Turkish Animal Human figurative Motif on a fuchsia ground. This rug is from the middle of the 20th century. Elephants, horses, hu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Wool

Folk Art furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mosche Bianche, Jim Rose, and Nils Olsson. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $1,252.